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Community 27 Feb 2023

Wading through it together at Riverside

At the Riverside Community Centre shelter, local volunteers and council staff helped provide a safe space and assistance during the cyclone.

Elections 24 Feb 2023

Local board welcomes new member following by-election

Results from the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election confirm Laura Caine as the newest member elected to the board.

23 Feb 2023

Local grant helps charity glam up the guys

Fix Up Look Sharp is an Onehunga-based charity that provides free styling service for male-identified people looking to sharpen up their appearance for that all-important job interview or meeting.

Youth / Rangatahi 23 Feb 2023

Boards call for civics education in schools

Poor voter turnout at elections is a concern for local bodies in the south.

Community 21 Feb 2023

Report leaves board committed to greater understanding of Māori issues in Manurewa

A detailed report into Auckland Council’s outcomes for Māori has seen Manurewa Local Board call for a workshop to better understand the issues involved.

Community 20 Feb 2023

Rangatahi takes on Manurewa Tuia challenge

The Franklin, Manurewa, Papakura, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe boards are all offering rangatahi places in a programme which pairs local government members with young Māori to enhance their leadership skills.

Council news 9 Feb 2023

An army of community volunteers mobilises in Auckland’s south

Hundreds of volunteers have come together to support residents in flood-damaged Māngere

Community 27 Jan 2023

Submissions open on Beachlands plan

A private plan change being sought around land in Beachlands could open the way for more than 3000 new dwellings.

Events

20 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Imperfect Parents Nature Playgroups

See what magic happens when you stand back and let things unfold! Plus, you get to meet other par...

18 Jul 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Exhibition - CRIT: Art learning since 1987

This exhibition explores how artists, educators and communities have learned inside, beside, outs...

11 Hōngo 2026 - 25 Hōngo 2026

The Nine Whetū

The Nine Whetū by Sara Moana (Ngāti Tamaoho, Tainui) is a playful series illustrating each of the...

11 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Bloomsday

Enjoy this performance at Howick Little Theatre.

04 Hōngo 2026 - 26 Hōngo 2026

Kids and whānau create

Come along for a range of creative Matariki activities.

04 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

All Day LEGO Club

Come along to Devonport Library in the weekend and enjoy playing with LEGO all day!

01 Jul 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Whai

Experience a striking, immersive lighting display that transforms the structure after dark!

28 Jun 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

A must-see, world-class exhibition enjoyed all over the world by nature lovers and photographers.